Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title:
Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department:
Mechanical and Industrial Engr

Reports To:
Assistant Professor

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced researcher to assist in thedevelopment of a self-assembling conveyor system. The postdoctoral researcherwill work alongside Dr. Petras Swissler to develop, analyze, build, andvalidate meter-scale robot hardware. The robot will be deployed in pilotstudies near the end of the second year.

Essential Functions:
-Lead the design and construction of a robotic system, including delegating tasks to graduate and undergraduate students, as well as to independent contractors hired to provide engineering support.
-Identify and coordinate with vendors and suppliers to procure parts and equipment necessary to realize the robot.
-Perform validation and testing of the robot.
-Collaborate with other team members across three universities, including collaborators working on algorithms, mechatronics, user interface, and pilot studies.
-Participate in weekly project meetings.
-Author publications and grant proposals pertinent to research performed.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Excellent communication skills with academic and industry partners.
-Experience sourcing components with suppliers.
-Experience integrating hardware, software, and electronics.
-Strong organizational and leadership skills with experiencemanaging undergraduate and graduate students.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $75,000 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

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FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time